Allen Pinkett says I’m sorry. Of course, he did.

I imagine it came after a conversation with his bosses that began with, “What the F– were you thinking?”

Pinkett suddenly realized perhaps it wasn’t a good idea to say in a radio interview with WSCR-AM 670 in Chicago that Notre Dame needs some criminals on its team.

His statement:

“In reviewing my remarks from a radio interview Wednesday, it’s clear  that I chose my words poorly and that an apology is in order for these  inappropriate comments.  My words do not reflect the strong pride and  passion I have for the Notre Dame football program.

“I am deeply sorry and did not intend to take away the focus from the  upcoming season opener. I especially would like to offer my sincere  apology to the current members of Notre Dame’s football team, including  Coach Kelly, the entire Notre Dame community, the IMG College Audio  Network and the Ohio State football program. As a proud Notre Dame  graduate, I wish nothing but the best for our football team and the  University.

“I understand that there may be consequences to my actions and accept whatever discipline is imposed.”

Pinkett hopes the discipline doesn’t come in the form of a pink slip. From the Notre Dame IMG Network:

“The Notre Dame IMG Network is extremely disappointed in the comments  made by Allen Pinkett in his radio interview.  We completely disagree  with those comments.  As his employer, we will be determining  disciplinary action to be taken.”